Westmoreland is hoping for quality over quantity this football season.

The Eagles don't have a huge roster but are hoping a good corps of juniors and seniors can help compensate for some youth on the offensive and defensive lines.

After going 4-7 last year, coach Steve Harris and the Eagles are looking for their sixth straight playoff berth.

Harris recently took time to answer five questions about his team's upcoming season.

1. Can the Eagles find a new quarterback?
It actually shouldn't be that difficult. Blake Eakle is a senior who was the backup last year and he showed all sorts of progress in the spring.

"He does a good job running the offense," Harris said. "He understands what we're trying to do with the football."

2. How good will Tate Sloan be this year?
Sloan's a junior who seldom leaves the field. He will carry the ball for the offense, make tackles from his linebacker position on defense and also punt.

"He's explosive on offense and is the leaders of our defense," Harris said. "Our team follows him, and we're looking for him to have a good year."

3. With the backfield set, how does the line look?
Drew Gregory and Chris Birchfield are the two returnees on the offensive line and Gregory, a senior, could be the focal point as a leader on the defensive front.

"He's probably our most experienced offensive lineman and does a good job for us," Harris said.

4. Why might it be really tough to pass on the Eagles?
The secondary should definitely be the strength of the defense as all four seniors return from last year.

"We feel like the secondary needs to be our strong point," Harris said. "All four of those guys got a lot of playing time, and they've got a lot of game experience."

Chris McLennan, a cornerback, will also return punts.

5. Can Westmoreland stay healthy?
That could be the key. Harris said he's got 34 players on the roster and said "the biggest key will be to stay healthy. We can't afford injuries."

That will be tested in the middle of the season when the Eagles play Jackson County, Trousdale County, Jo Byrns and Watertown in a four-week stretch.